Members of Albany Presbyterian Church recently explored the Fernhill Escarpment in Albany, guided by knowledgeable botanists who helped them discover the richness of Aotearoa’s native bush—from towering podocarps like rimu and kahikatea to tiny ground-cover plants often overlooked. The walk deepened participants’ appreciation of the natural world and reminded them that learning to love and understand creation is the first step toward caring for it.

How do we strengthen and nourish our young people who care about the environment in their faith? A group of us gathered for this online kōrero organised by Eco Church NZ to hear from guest speakers - Elke Keeling, Natalie Duchesne and James Beck - and explore what they have found to be helpful and unhelpful. It was an inspiring session hearing about ideas and resources available to support ecological discipleship in our children and youth.